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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.14, 261.14 and 145.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.14, 261.14 and 145.43 is: 218.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.14 : 261.14 = 145.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.14/261.14 = 145.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.14x = 261.14 × 145.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.14x = 37,977.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,977.59/174.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.09

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